Leading practitioners: Meet China’s top six Peter Ollier profiles the six practitioners based in mainland China who made it into the 2011 list of the 50 most influential people in IP
Patent litigation: A complex procedure Xiaolin Dang of Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency takes an in-depth look at the judicial processes of patent infringement litigation in China
Trade mark use: Defining trade mark use Hu Gang of CCPIT outlines two court decisions that deal with the question of trade mark use in the context of OEM manufacturing exclusively for export
Design patents: Recent court decisions Yi Lu and Gary Zhang of China Sinda Intellectual Property explore some recent court decisions that have transformed China’s case law system
Drafting strategies: Get it right first time Tina Tai and Daniel Cheng of China Patent Agent offer advice on how to tailor patent drafting strategies to ensure strong and enforceable patents in China
Patent examination: Constant evolution Qi Wang and Quan Kang of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation examine the shifting trends in patent examination and office actions and how applicants can best prepare their responses
Design harmonisation: International differences Gary Wu of Kangxin Partners explores the differences between US and Chinese design patent protection regimes, and asks whether more global integration is likely
Prosecution strategies: Choose your patent carefully While invention patents may offer stronger protection, foreign companies should consider utility model patents in the right circumstances says Vivian Huang of Kingsound & Partners
Import and export of inventions: The best routes for export The rules for exporting or importing technology in China are complex, and even affect filing abroad of a Chinese invention. Yali Shao of Liu Shen & Associates explains the best approach
Litigation strategy: The changing face of IP litigation Elliot Papageorgiou of Rouse presents a guide for foreign companies faced with Chinese rivals that are becoming increasingly assertive in the courts
Inventions: Time for reform China’s service invention patent system is still falling short when compared with other countries, say William Wenquan Yang and Juany Zhijuan Huang of Panawell & Partners
Utility model patents: Impact of new provisions Stephen Yang of Peksung Intellectual Property assesses the advantages offered to applicants by new provisions relating to the utility model system
Trade secrets: How to enforce confidentiality John Ng and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co explore the impact of the Labour Law and Anti-Unfair Competition Law on trade secrets, confidentiality and non-compete issues
Design patents: Getting ahead Qinghong Xu and Yan Huang of Lung Tin International Intellectual Property Agent explain the latest developments in Chinese design patent prosecution and enforcement and offer some practical tips
Trade mark law revision: More work needed Huang Hui and Paul Ranjard of Wan Hui Da provide a guide to the third round of revisions to China’s Trade Mark Law
Patent invalidation: Tips on consideration of evidence Bonan Lin and Xuezhen Zhang of Zhongzi Law Office lay out the rules and nuances in setting forth evidence in invalidation proceedings
Dispute prevention tactics: Avoiding the battle Cedric Lam and Monique Lee of Dorsey & Whitney explain how careful preparation, knowledge of the rules and an understanding of cultural differences can help foreign companies avoid IP litigation in China
